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Our Babymoon In Florida

Last Wednesday couldn't have started off any better: I received a call from my doctor around 7:30am confirming that my repeat glucose test was normal! This was the very day we were leaving for our Florida babymoon, so I was completely relieved. Had the test results been abnormal, I would have just handled it as best as I could, but it was definitely a joyous moment to know I was in the clear to eat, drink, and be merry on our trip!

As soon as we arrived to the airport, we hit up Starbucks and headed to the gate.


We flew in and out of Miami, but our first destination was Boca Raton -- specifically, the Boca Beach Club. This Waldorf Astoria hotel is located right on the beach and has three pools. The service was impeccable. Another huge plus (and a big reason why we booked in Boca) is that there is a sister Waldorf Astoria hotel just five minutes away, the Boca Raton Resort & Club, and by staying at one, you have access to both. All three days that we were in Boca, we hopped the quick shuttle over to the sister site for meals and the spa.

We took the Tri-Rail train from Miami to Boca Raton. It took about an hour and was less than $20 for both of us, round-trip! It was not the most glamorous ride, but we saved a lot of money (no rental car fees) and also the hassle of having to deal with traffic.

As soon as we arrived to the resort around 3:00, we checked in and suited up to hit the pool! 


Before we left, I purchased my "mommy suit" which is just a tankini top. I also brought some bikinis, but I thought I'd ease the fellow vacationers into the tummy by going with the tankini on day one, HA. 


As a late lunch, we split this amazing Mediterranean bento box poolside. I could eat this type of lunch every single day of my life.


And later we enjoyed some drinks -- a virgin pina colada was my beverage of choice!


We ended each afternoon out at the beach after the sun dropped down behind the hotel.


That evening we headed to the sister resort for dinner at Lucca -- a wonderful Italian restaurant.



BELLY BUTTON. Like whoa.

The marina was right there and the boats were amazing!


Breakfast the next morning was a two-part affair ... a plate full of fruit, fresh OJ, and a wheatgrass shot...


... followed by French toast, sausage, a pastry, and crepes. Not messing around.






I stuck to my virgin pina coladas, but check out the rum floater that the bartender put on Ian's drink!



While we relaxed poolside, I finished reading one book (The Husband's Secret) and started on another (Eleanor & Park). 



That night we had dinner reservations at The Blue, which is on the 27th floor at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Dinner was fantastic as was the service. Ian had the most delicious looking raw oysters from the raw bar ... oh, how I miss those!


We saw this statue on the way out and he said her profile looked like mine :) I totally have her beat, though.



We spent our last day at the pool before heading over to the spa for 3:00 appointments. 


Ian treated me to the most delightful maternity massage, and the masseuse was amazing. Just by looking at me, she asked me if I was having a girl and if I was seven months along. She was GOOD. Also, she had a bed that had a hole cut out for my tummy. In seven months, I haven't been able to lay on my tummy, so this was divine!

The spa was just breathtaking. This is the room where you wait for them to come pick you up for your appointment.



There was a private pool outside just for spa-goers.


Relaxed and pampered, we cabbed it back to the Tri-Rail and headed down to Miami, where my best friend and college roommate Ashley picked us up and took us to their beautiful home in Coral Gables. We double-dated that night at Bulla and had the most awesome tapas.


The next day we drove to South Beach and had brunch. After some amazing French toast, we walked all over and visited Pier Park. 



We flew back on Saturday, a little more tan and a whole lot more relaxed than when we left. Still to this day we are talking about how wonderful that getaway was. Good for the soul. And the last big hurrah before we are a family of three!

36 comments:

  1. Looks like a great, relaxing time! I'm jealous of the sunshine...I feel like we have seen the sun in months. You look great, by the way :)

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  2. At least your legs are still skinny! I can't say my #3 is doing the same for me right now. I'm worried about wearing a suit and both my other pregnancies I rocked a bikini...lol. OH well...not too long now. I am reading The Husband's Secret and just about finished! Your vacay looked wonderful!

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  3. Your babymoon looked amazing!! I am loving your pink dress and all of your bathing suits!! What a great escape!

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  4. That looks like the perfect vacation-relaxing, sun, food, and even friends! Glad you had a great time :)

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  5. this looks like you had so much fun. i love all of your beach pregnancy dresses! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  6. The resorts look amazing and I love that you "eased" the other guests into the belly! Love it!

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  7. This looks like a wonderful babymoon! I was recently in Miami for work and the water color was so gorgeous. I wish I got to explore a bit more! Also love your plate of fruit AND french toast, my kinda girl!

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  8. What a fun trip! Love all your cute little outfits, isn't that the best part of a warm weather vaycay??

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  9. Looks like you had wonderful trip! Read both those books and enjoyed them!

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  10. Loved everything about this post! That Mediterranean lunch looked amazing! And your belly? Oh my goodness! Adorable!!!! I think it's neat they had a hole cut out for your belly, too!

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  11. So glad you were able to relax and enjoy!

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  12. Love it, Florida is just amazing. What cute pics :) And those last 2 pics, so gorgeous!

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  13. Your trip looked amazing! Loved seeing a few sneak peeks on instagram! all of these pictures are gorgeous, and you are glowing!
    xo

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  14. So happy you two had such a great trip! Sounds perfect!! And I must say, you look beautiful, April!!! I love all your outfits and you just look so, so happy! :)

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  15. What a perfect trip! You look beautiful in every picture. I am definitely craving some warm weather now.

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  16. This looks like such a wonderful trip!! And you rocked that bikini!

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  17. So fun! Your belly looks a little pink in one of those pictures ;)

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  18. Looks so perfect! Pretty jealous of the tan ;)

    xoxo
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  19. Wow, this trip looks amazing...every detail! You have me craving summer so badly! :) Glad you enjoyed your time, and happy to hear the good news from the doc!

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  20. I'm relaxed just by looking at the pics!!!!! Beautiful!

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  21. Wow! You look amazing and it looks like you had a perfect trip. That pink dress was gorgeous on you!!!

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  22. Fabulous looking trip, so glad it was a blast! You look darling too! I had my first prenatal massage Saturday and YES- lying on my stomach was such a treat!! Ha

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  23. It looks like a fabulous time!!! I could eat that Greek bento everyday too yum!! Gorgeous pictures and your belly looks great!!

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  24. I'm glad you enjoyed your baby moon... It looks like you had an amazing time. We are currently in miami with our 16 month old son and it's a totally different kind of trip. Definitely not going to the spa or lounging by the pool lol. Enjoy the calm before the baby :)

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  25. What a fun trip! You are gorgeous girl!!!!

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  26. Love your maxi that you wore to the airport and your tankini. So cute! You make pregnancy look so cute and seamless girl!

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  27. Oh my word this trip looked amazing...as did you little mama to be :)! Xx.

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  28. Looks like you had an amazing babymoon! Nice work rocking that bikini mama! Love your blog!
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  29. Love all of your cute dresses in these pics! And my GOSH that spa sounds so amazing.

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  30. Looks like such a wonderful time!! And thanks for sharing warm pictures :) I almost forgot what sunshine looks like

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  31. What a wonderful vacation! Where did you get that tankini bathing suit top?

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  32. You two are the cutest couple in the world! I cannot get over how amazing you look! Looks like you guys had an amazing trip!!

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  33. This looks like an amazing trip!! You're so close to meeting baby! I hope you're still feeling well! xoxo

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  34. Love reading your blog! Where is your airport dress from? It is so cute!!!!

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